Pastry Sous Chef - Ice Cream

Sundae is an established artisan ice cream company known for its commitment to sharing joy one scoop at a time. With a growing presence, Sundae combines high-quality ice cream products with a welcoming and community-focused approach. The company has successfully expanded to multiple locations and is currently preparing to open its 6th location on 16th Street in Downtown Denver. Sundae prides itself on creating a fun workplace where team members feel valued and supported, offering career advancement opportunities along with strong community involvement. Their mission is to be not just a favorite neighborhood spot but also the place where employees want to build their careers.

The role under consideration is an entry-level management position of Pastry Sous Chef. This position offers a hands-on, challenging opportunity for individuals who want to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys pastry and baking applications and who aspires to lead by example while supporting a small team through the opening of a new store. The position is full-time and hourly with pay ranging from $26.00 to $31.00 per hour, which includes base pay and tips. Along with flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment, Sundae offers yearly performance reviews, raises, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer premium contributions. This role also comes with paid vacation and sick leave, free shift treats, employee discounts, and opportunities for individualized mentorship and professional growth.

As a Pastry Sous Chef at Sundae, the ideal candidate will be highly adaptive, self-motivated, and able to thrive autonomously as well as collaboratively. Key responsibilities include executing high-volume production of ice cream, sorbets, sauces, and a variety of baked goods, including assembling and decorating ice cream cakes. The individual will be entrusted to uphold product quality through strict adherence to recipes, processes, and standard operating procedures while providing team support in training and quality control. This role requires excellent organizational skills, time management, and a proactive, coachable attitude. It is particularly suited for someone eager to take on new challenges, grow their management skills, and contribute actively to a dynamic team environment. The candidate will also help oversee daily operations, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and assist with inventory and cost management efforts.

This opportunity promises a collaborative yet fast-paced work environment where a passion for quality craftsmanship and leadership can flourish. Sundae emphasizes investing in its employees and helping them reach their full potential while delivering delicious and joyful artisan ice cream products to the Denver community and beyond.